Protecting the natural environment and indeed, at least attempting to help undo some of the damage humanity has inflicted on the world, is fast becoming everyone’s responsibility. 

Environmentally friendly behaviors and associated positive impacts begin at home, and with this in mind, here is how to boost the eco-friendly nature of your home. 

Upgrade Your Stove 

First and foremost, even though it is perfectly correct that using a gas stove in your home tends to use less energy than other ovens, not only do the emitted fumes pose a threat to your family’s health in the long-term, but the toxic pollution is also negatively impacting the environment.

Alternatively, when it is time to replace your stove, choose either an induction or electric stove, which will significantly improve the air quality within your property and reduce your family’s carbon footprint. 

Improve the Wall and Floor Insulation

Many people automatically assume that insulation applies solely to the attic space of their property, whereas in reality, your walls and flooring should also provide adequate insulation too. Not only will improved insulation in all three areas result in lower energy bills, but you will also be making a smart choice to help reduce your negative impact on the natural world.

Luckily, there are a number of simple yet effective ways of ensuring your home’s insulation is ‘up to spec’, including:

  • Check for any drafts around the edges of the window frames
  • Look for cracks and peeling on the sealants around doors and windows
  • Ensure the loft insulation is at least 400mm thick
  • Look for damp patches or areas of mold

Recycled Shingle Roofing 

Another hugely important change, should you be looking to replace your roof anyway, or are designing a house from the foundations up, is choosing a more environmentally friendly roofing option, specifically one made from recycled shingle. 

Not only is recycled shingle the ideal roofing type to reduce your household’s carbon footprint, but you would never expect, upon viewing the finished product completed by a professional roofing contractor, that it was made from recycled products and, moreover would probably assume the roof to be of a more expensive material than it actually is. 

In addition, either climb up yourself or hire a professional, to conduct a thorough review and clean the guttering and drainage system around the exterior of your property and clear any debris. 

Make Changes to Your Garden Too

Finally, you should also turn your attention to the backyard and garden too in your effort to improve your impact on the planet, specifically by growing and cultivating a wide range of plants, trees, and shrubs. 

You should also bring one or two indoor plants into your home, which work with any style or theme of home décor and decoration and will provide myriad other benefits. Such advantages of indoor plants in your home include a boost to how efficient and productive you are at home and a reduction of your anxiety and stress levels.